Top 5 best bowling figures at Gabba in test cricket

Shane Warne has taken the most wickets at the Gabba in test cricket.

Australia is known to produce bowling-friendly pitches on which its tall bowlers can thrive on. The long boundaries along with seaming conditions aid their fast bowlers considerably.

The Gabba in Brisbane is a typical Australian venue. Known for its extra pace and bounce, the venue has been a happy hunting ground for bowlers.

Over the years, many bowlers have delivered some iconic performances at this venue. Despite the lack of significant support for spinners, Australia’s spin duo of Shane Warne and Nathan Lyon stand as the first and third-highest wicket-takers at Brisbane respectively.

On that note, let’s take a look at the top five best bowling figures at the Gabba in test cricket.

Top five best bowling figures at the Gabba, Brisbane, in test cricket:

5. Shamar Joseph – 7/68 vs Australia, 2024

Shamar Joseph produced one of the most remarkable bowling performances in West Indies’ historic win against Australia in 2024 at the Gabba in a day-night test match.

Defending a low total of 216 runs in the fourth innings, Shamar ran through the Australian batting lineup, registering 7/68 in 12 overs.

What makes his performance stand out is that he bowled with a toe injury. He was named Player of the Match for his memorable spell.

4. Keith Miller – 7/60 vs England, 1946

Regarded as one of Australia’s best test all-rounders, Keith Miller delivered an outstanding spell in the first test of the Ashes 1946-47 series, which was played in Brisbane. Posting 645 runs in the first innings, Australia hammered England in the opening game.

Miller’s bowling figures of 7/60 helped Australia bowl out England for just 141 runs in their first innings. Australia ultimately won the game by an innings and 332 runs to lead the five-match series 1-0.

3. Shane Warne – 7/23 vs Pakistan, 1995

Australia’s greatest spinner, Shane Warne produced an unplayable spell of 7/23 against Pakistan in Brisbane in 1995. Warne out-spun the Pakistani batting order to restrict them to just 97 runs in their first innings.

Australia won the test by an innings and 126 runs. Warne was named Player of the Match for picking up 11 wickets in the test.

2. Shane Warne – 8/71 vs England, 1994

Shane Warne’s best bowling figures of 8/71 came in Brisbane against England in Ashes 1994. Bowling on a good pitch, Warne tore through the English batting lineup, delivering a sensational spell of 8/71 in the second innings.

Warne helped the hosts bowl out England for 323 runs in the second innings. The Aussies ultimately won the game by a margin of 184 runs. Warne was named Player of the Match.

1. Sir Richard Hadlee – 9/52 vs Australia, 1985

Legendary Kiwi all-rounder Sir Richard Hadlee holds the record for the best bowling figures in an innings at the Gabba in test cricket for his 9/52 against Australia in 1985. Hadlee’s nine-wicket haul bundled out the hosts for 179 runs in their first innings.

Hadlee finished the game with excellent bowling figures of 15/123. New Zealand won the test by an innings and 41 runs and Hadlee was named Player of the Match for his heroic efforts.

(All stats are updated till 13th December 2024)

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